PSPC Worship Service

PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHThe Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ

March 12, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service

2nd Sunday in LentLiturgical Color: Purple

Play the whole Service:

Pre-Service Music

Praise Band

Welcoming

Rev. Christine Dickerson

Life of the Church

Elder Morella Larsen

Passing of the Peace

My Peace (As we return to our seats.)

Congregation

Prelude

Special Music

Praise Band

* Call to Worship
One: What joy we find in your presence, O God;
Many: What hope we find in your promise.
One: We walk together towards the Cross;
Many: With every step we seek your Way.
One: Around us barren land begins to bloom
ALL: We come to you with thanks and praise!

* Opening Hymn

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Hymn #213 (1, 2, 3)

Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison)

It is a time for reflection O Lord, when we can stop and listen for your voice. A time for understanding the gift of life and the purpose of living. A time to be aware of our very breath, and unafraid of any darkness that faces us. With grateful hearts we look to you and trust in your love for us, a love that conquers all. In this time of prayer, we ask forgiveness for our sins, our failures born of ignorance and selfish motives. We pray that you would clear our hearts and minds from the shadows that pull us away from you, and renew the power of redeeming Grace that we need so much. We ask, always, in Jesus' name, Amen.

(A moment for silent reflection)

Assurance of Pardon

Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us, Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all.

* Singing

Gloria Patri

Hymn #623

It Is Well With My Soul

Hymn #840 (1)

Sacrament of Baptism

Emily Elizabeth Anne Raffan

Choral Preparation

Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading

Choir

Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Anthem

Spirit of the Wind

Choir

Prayer for Illumination

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Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen

Psalter Lesson

Psalm 121

Elder Morella Larsen

HebrewTestament

Genesis 12: 1-4a

Song of Preparation

Under His Wings

Choir

Gospel Lesson

John 3: 1-17

Pastor: "The Word of the Lord."
People: "Thanks be to God."

Sermon

Why Not Choose Love?

Rev. Christine Dickerson

* In Response

Lord of All Hopefulness

Hymn #683 (all)

Morning Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

Special Music

Praise Band

* Doxology

Congregation

* Prayer of Dedication

* A Challenge to Go Forth

* A Singing Response

May Your Presence Go With Us

Congregation

If Your presence doesn’t go with us, We don’t want to leave this place
Lord we need You near, As we go from here, To Lead us by Your love and grace.
May Your presence fill us every day, May Your Spirit lead the way
Lord to You we call, Let Your glory fall, And may Your presence go with us.
Let Your glory fall, And may Your presence go with us.
Go with us.